2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · AJ56 TFF
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 144,880 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ56 TFF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2024
- 144,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ56 TFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (AJ56 TFF) between November 2009 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AJ56 TFF Mileage History
- 17/11/200914,102 mi
- 15/11/201024,967 mi+10,865 mi
- 18/11/201135,589 mi+10,622 mi
- 05/06/201350,466 mi+14,877 mi
- 10/06/201459,408 mi+8,942 mi
- 28/05/201568,616 mi+9,208 mi
- 27/05/201677,973 mi+9,357 mi
- 02/06/201788,468 mi+10,495 mi
- 01/06/201898,919 mi+10,451 mi
- 04/06/2019105,348 mi+6,429 mi
- 02/12/2020114,592 mi+9,244 mi
- 01/12/2021121,982 mi+7,390 mi
- 29/11/2022129,239 mi+7,257 mi
- 13/10/2023135,565 mi+6,326 mi
- 16/10/2024144,874 mi+9,309 mi
- 16/10/2024144,880 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,769 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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